The canceled May 17, 1727 Exchequer document authorizing payment of ₤200 to “Francis Voltaire, Gent[leman]” from the King’s privy purse, endorsed by the recipient on May 20, and signed Francis Voltaire
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CMV33394
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*KGV++ (Voltaire. Selected Manuscripts) 08-42
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The canceled May 17, 1727 Exchequer document authorizing payment of ₤200 to “Francis Voltaire, Gent[leman]” from the King’s privy purse, endorsed by the recipient on May 20, and signed Francis Voltaire
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Order is taken this 17th Day of May 1727.
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Brief Summary:
The canceled May 17, 1727 Exchequer document authorizing payment of ₤200 to “Francis Voltaire, Gent[leman]” from the King’s privy purse, endorsed by the recipient on May 20, and signed Francis Voltaire
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1 f.
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6
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There is significant damage to the right-hand side of the page, resulting in the loss of some text. The paper features multiple fold lines, suggesting it was letter locked before sending.
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A number of signatures have been added to the document. A large line has been drawn across the document to signify that it has been cancelled.
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